Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing
This Harvest Quinoa Bowl with Tahini Dressing is a cozy, nourishing dish perfect for fall. Featuring fluffy quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, and crisp apples, it’s topped with a creamy, tangy tahini dressing that ties all the flavors together.It's vegan, gluten-free, high in fiber, and ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Ready in under 45 minutes, this one-bowl wonder brings warm, seasonal comfort to your table with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa tri-color or white
- 1 cup sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts halved
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 small apple or pear thinly sliced
- ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts toasted
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds optional
- 1 cup kale or spinach roughly chopped
For the tahini dressing:
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 2-4 tablespoons warm water to thin
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Cook the quinoa
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
Roast the vegetables
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and red onions with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Prepare the tahini dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Slowly add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
Toast the nuts (optional)
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans or walnuts for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the bowl
- Start with a layer of quinoa in your bowl. Add roasted vegetables, chickpeas, kale or spinach, sliced apples, and dried cranberries. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing and sprinkle with toasted nuts.